will become a solar farm after the village board agreed to annex the property and give a conditional-use permit to solar farm developers Lakemoor trustees have voted to annex a golf course so that the property can be redeveloped as a solar farm despite reservations by some nearby residents Trustees voted last week to annex into the village the Pistakee Country Club and to issue a conditional-use permit for the solar farm to operate. The property borders Lakemoor on multiple sides. The golf course property at 815 Bay Road, near the intersection of Bay and Cuhlman roads, was unincorporated but had a McHenry address the privately held company proposing the solar farm is to complete the purchase of the golf course property and then apply for building permits which take approximately three weeks to review said the company plans to work closely with the village “as we complete additional studies and engineering in preparation for the construction phase of the project.” said she was there representing more than 150 people from neighboring subdivisions She said that although no one wants the solar farm to operate there they’d rather have Lakemoor officials be able to regulate it If the property had remained unincorporated, the McHenry County Board would have taken up the solar farm proposal and County Board members have expressed frustration with Illinois law that limits counties’ abilities to restrict solar farms and have said they feel they must vote to approve them to avoid potential lawsuits The county has been sued over restrictions but also has sought to get back some of its authority on the issue Audience members mingle at the Lakemoor Village Board April 1, 2025, before trustees voted to allow a solar farm to operate on a golf course that will be annexed into town. (Yadira Sanchez Olson) After the vote, Draginis said that it would have made more sense to reissue a permit 20 years from now, if the village was satisfied with how the solar farm had operated during that time frame. She feels it’s like kicking the to the next generations to have to deal with, if within that time the project plays out to be a mistake. Draginis said she hadn’t seen any panels that would last 40 years. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates a solar panel lifespan to be 30 to 35 years but notes some panels may run longer. “I think the 45 years is a very big loss, and it did not have to occur,” Draginis said. Resident Heidi Wolf said she’s worried about high noise levels while the land is made ready for the panels. She can see the golf course from her home and said she feels it will also be an eyesore. Other concerns from residents include whether the solar farm could bring down property values or have any negative impact on the environment, including waterways and wildlife. During the zoning hearing, Foxman said that the company’s vision for the property was that it be quiet and screened. Project representatives said there would not be additional impervious surface under the panels, and thus no additional runoff. Trustee Jeff Nykaza asked last week what could happen to solar panels if they become damaged and can no longer be used: “If a quarter of your zone went out … who’s to say when no one’s looking you’re going to dig a hole and throw them in there?” Foxman replied that the panels won’t contain any toxins and that, through a 24-hour remote monitoring system, operators will know if panels are damaged and, if unusable, they would be recycled appropriately. According to the presentation, benefits to the community include the potential to save money on electricity, improve soil health and provide local jobs. Turning Point also cited a study that found solar farms didn’t negatively affect property values. Draginis said she’s encouraging the solar farm company to work with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to follow a plan to install the solar farm in the safest way possible. She thanked Foxman for being receptive in listening to such requests from the group. Some of the 19 other conditions placed on the project include that seed mixes used for landscaping be approved as native, non-invasive species, per IDNR recommendation; that “landscape and plantings on the project be conducive to the propagation” of the rusty patched bumblebee; and that Turning Point work with the US Fish and Wildlife Service “for recommendations prior to finalizing and implementing the landscape and screening designs.” At the end of the meeting, Village President Colin McIntyre said he’ll miss the golf course because he played there with his father and grandfather and “learned to golf there.” It’s not clear when the course will close. Multiple attempts to reach someone at Pistakee Country Club have been unsuccessful. 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there are some hills on the property Wolf said she didn’t believe the team when they said there wouldn’t be mass grading and panels can’t sit on hills “I think it’s going to be very disruptive” in this area Some of the uses Wolf thinks could be better include a farm to teach students or be donated to the conservation district Wolf said the golf course had been for sale for some time but was surprised to see the owners have an offer like the solar farm Lakemoor officials said having the proposal in their town would allow them to have more control over it and make it better for the neighbors An annexation agreement for the land at 815 Bay Road near the intersection of Bay and Cuhlman roads was on the table Tuesday evening the “reclassification” of the property and a conditional-use permit to allow the solar farm were expected to be taken up by the board The property borders Lakemoor on multiple sides According to the proposed annexation agreement the conditional-use permit would last for at least 45 years The annexation agreement would be in place for 20 said the longest time frame for a solar farm she knew of would be 25 years and questioned the length of the permit The U.S. Department of Energy estimates a solar panel life span to be 30-35 years, but notes some panels may run longer Some of the 19 conditions the zoning board recommended include seed mixes be approved as native per IDNR recommendation; “landscape and plantings on the project be conducive to the propagation of the Rusty Patch Bumblebee”; and the petitioner should work with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service “for recommendations prior to finalizing and implementing the landscape and screening designs.” The zoning board also stipulated the petitioner follow EPA guidelines for panel recycling and disposal at the end of the project and to take groundwater samples and test them at least every two years against a baseline who works for the company proposing the solar farm said the company’s vision for the property was quiet and screened Project representatives said there would not be additional impervious surface under the panels and thus there wouldn’t be any additional runoff The petitioners said benefits to the community include the potential to save money on electricity and cited a study that found solar farms didn’t negatively impact property values Lake and McHenry County Scanner A father has been charged after he allegedly shot his son five times along Route 120 in Lakemoor Sunday afternoon McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Wauconda Fire District responded around 1:24 p.m Sunday to the area of Route 120 and Darrell Road for a report of a shooting A 911 caller reported shots fired in the area with a person down in the roadway on Route 120 also known as Rand Road within the Village of Lakemoor Officers located a person who had been shot west of the intersection in the 100 block of Rand Road Police officials said officers rendered aid to the adult male victim Emergency radio traffic indicated the victim was unconscious and not breathing Fire officials told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that paramedics transported the victim to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry The victim was in critical condition at the time of transport adding that no other injuries were reported at the scene Police officials said Sunday evening that the man had died in the hospital shortly after he arrived Police officials said a person of interest is in custody and there is no current threat to the public was charged with attempted first-degree murder aggravated domestic battery and felon in possession of a firearm While court records showed Piezonka was only charged with attempted first-degree murder police said the state’s attorney’s office had approved first-degree murder charges A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges Piezonka discharged a firearm five times at the victim The victim was shot five times in the torso and left arm Piezonka then entered his vehicle and fled the area without rendering aid to the victim The complaint said Piezonka is a convicted felon and not allowed to possess any firearms The incident occurred in the westbound lanes of Route 120 in front of a residence which was partially turned sideways in the roadway which was lying on its side in the driveway of the residence A motorcycle helmet was lying in the turn lane on Route 120 next to the car The Lakemoor Police Department said they requested assistance from the McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team Route 120 was shut down in both directions as police continued to investigate Sunday afternoon into the evening Court records show Piezonka and the victim both live at the residence where police were seen investigating The victim’s identity has not officially been released by the McHenry County Coroner’s Office as of Monday morning Piezonka was transported to the McHenry County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon Police have not released further details on what may have led to the shooting No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens 2025 at 10:48 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Ryan's father has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder IL — A 64-year-old Lakemoor man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of his son over the weekend On Wednesday, the McHenry County Coroner's Office identified the son killed in the Sunday shooting as Ryan Piezonka, 31, of Lake Zurich. His father, James Piezonka, 64, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for allegations he shot his "son and roommate" five times Assistant State’s Attorney Ashley Romito said in court on Monday Ryan was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead On Tuesday, McHenry County Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Lamb ordered James Piezonka to be held as court proceedings move forward. Court documents show James Piezonka has past felony convictions, including convictions on robbery and assault charges which made it illegal for him to possess a gun Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. could become a solar farm under a proposal being considered by Lakemoor officials A new solar farm could be coming to Lakemoor on land now home to the Pistakee Country Club The Lakemoor zoning board gave the solar farm a thumbs up Wednesday night but some on the board indicated their vote was more to keep the process in Lakemoor’s hands The zoning board’s vote came after a hearing that lasted several hours and was standing room only and at times contentious Nearby residents for the most part were staunchly opposed to the proposal, citing environmental concerns such as the potential impact on the nearby Chain O’ Lakes and potential solar panel runoff in addition to home values and wells Resident Scott Giles said the proposal didn’t make sense and it came down to “a dollar-and-cents thing Lakemoor-area residents packed a Lakemoor zoning board meeting on March 12 2025 regarding a proposal to replace Pistakee County Club with a solar farm read the zoning board a statement opposing the development She said she was speaking on behalf of many neighbors and community members Some of the issues Draginis raised include the effects of noise natural sites and endangered species and solar waste “I am not advocating for the continued use of this land as a golf course mainly as the load of toxins used to maintain such an entity requires a large toxic load namely that of pesticides and fertilizers,” Draginis said in the statement adding that fertilizers have damaged local waterways by encouraging algae blooms that harm aquatic life and damage ecosystems' balance She later said in her statement that solar waste contains toxic materials that can get into the soil and groundwater if not disposed of properly and allowing that contamination would undermine the benefits of solar when asked if solar panels contain toxic materials One resident who spoke at the meeting said other large parcels in the area have ended up being gravel pits suggesting a solar farm is preferable and adding that people can’t specify what others do when they sell the property development and construction “does bring jobs locally.” Foxman said the project would bring in a projected $1 million of tax revenue over the lifetime of the project Other benefits touted include electricity savings opportunities increased grid resiliency and reduced erosion “Our vision is that it would be quiet and screened,” Foxman said adding there was a glare study conducted that said there wouldn’t be any glare The proposal involves the property at 815 Bay Road being annexed into Lakemoor Village Administrator Todd Weihofen said annexing it would allow the village to put more controls on it and it would raise that property’s value The proposal is for a solar farm of about 32 acres, which would be screened from nearby homes that would include “extensive existing vegetation and additional buffer and native pollinator plantings.” The farm’s entrance is proposed to be off Cuhlman Road, which runs north-south on the east side of the property. It wouldn’t be the first solar field in town. Weihofen said there was one at the Thelen gravel pit off Route 120. A Pistakee Country Club representative could not be reached for comment. The solar farm heads to the village board with a “yes” recommendation from the zoning board, but the village board will have the final say. Police are actively investigating a shooting along Route 120 in Lakemoor that resulted in a victim being rushed to the hospital in critical condition Sunday afternoon Fire officials told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that paramedics transported the adult patient to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry Officers appeared to be searching for the suspect Route 120 was shut down in both directions as police continued to investigate Sunday afternoon It is unknown if any suspects are in custody or what led to the shooting The Lakemoor Police Department has not released information on the incident yet Piezonka (Photo provided by Lakemoor Police Department) Police have not found the gun that a Lakemoor man is accused of using to shoot and kill his son on Sunday according to the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office as prosecutors argued that he should remain in jail pending trial According to police and the court filings against him Piezonka shot his son early Sunday afternoon The complaint also said that the alleged shooter has past felony convictions making it illegal for him to possess a firearm Those convictions are in Cook County Courts and include robbery and assault Assistant State’s Attorney Ashley Romito said in court Monday Piezonka is also charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class X felony, as well as aggravated domestic battery and felon in the possession or use of a weapon, according to the criminal complaint filed in McHenry County court. Police were called to the 100 block of Rand Road-Route 120 – the home of both Piezonkas – for a report of shots fired they found the victim laying in the street according to information revealed by Romito in the detention hearing A witness told police she was westbound on Route 120 when a man who was in the median approached her car fell into her car and told her “my dad shot me” before collapsing A motorcycle was also found on its side in the driveway Authorities said witnesses also told police the shooter left the scene in a black van When James Piezonka returned in that van less than 10 minutes later he was not wearing shoes or socks and did not have the gun Some of the incident was captured on surveillance video – both from a neighbor’s home and from one in the Piezonka residence, she added. In arguing against pretrial detention, Assistant Public Defender David Giesinger pointed out the elder Piezonka suffered a stroke in 2019 and had upcoming doctor’s appointments for treatment of that stroke. Piezonka walked with a limp and was allowed to sit during his court appearance. A now-former employee has filed a federal lawsuit and says she was fired from Woodman’s Markets in Lakemoor for taking time off from work for her cancer surgery filed a lawsuit on behalf of Suzanne Jordan against Woodman’s Markets District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and alleges the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) Jordan was hired by Woodman’s Markets in Lakemoor as a cashier on November 1 The lawsuit complaint said she was promoted in August 2021 to work as a liquor store clerk but would first need to be licensed Jordan was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2021 and reportedly filled out paperwork for medical leave after speaking with her supervisor and the store manager She simultaneously followed up with her superiors about when they would be scheduling her to get her liquor license but was ignored Jordan spoke with another supervisor and told her she felt the male supervisors were pushing her training off due to her breast cancer diagnosis and surgery The female supervisor set up Jordan for the licensing in early September 2021 which Jordan completed before she went out on medical leave Jordan underwent a double mastectomy on September 30 She requested time off from work from September 29 to November 18 The lawsuit complaint said Jordan submitted the time off request to corporate and it was approved She attempted to return to work earlier than expected with lifting restrictions in late October or early November 2021 Two supervisors told Jordan she would not be able to return with work restrictions She then returned to work after her medical leave was finished and worked her normal schedule during December Jordan was called to the office at the end of a shift on February 13 and was fired by a night-time supervisor for alleged attendance issues Jordan learned she had been given her first “attendance point” on September 30 which was when she was in the hospital for the surgery She was given a second attendance point in October while still out on the medical leave you still incur points even if you’re out on surgery,” according to the lawsuit “Effectively Plaintiff request for reasonable accommodations for unpaid leave and leniency on the points was not only denied but used for the reason for her termination,” attorney Chad Eisenback said in the complaint The employee handbook requires both a verbal and written warning prior to termination “Defendant failed to accommodate Plaintiff’s disability despite Plaintiff’s reasonable request for time off to have a double mastectomy and reasonable request to come back to work early with accommodations,” Eisenback said The suit said Jordan’s termination was “unlawful discrimination” based on disability and a jury trial demand was made who is representing Woodman’s Markets said in a statement that the grocery store chain is aware of the lawsuit and it is “entirely without merit.” “[…] the Company intends to vigorously defend itself in this action No further comment will be provided at this time,” Eisenmann said An initial court hearing has not been scheduled yet in the case The victim of a fatal DUI crash was “an extraordinary person,” a family member said in court Thursday during the sentencing of the Lakemoor man who pleaded guilty in the death pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of aggravated driving under the influence causing death and was sentenced to eight years in prison An additional count of aggravated DUI was dismissed He is required to serve 85% of his prison time which will be followed by one year of mandatory supervised release prosecutors and Judge Mark Gerhardt said in accepting McNamara’s guilty plea Max McNamara (Photo Provided by McHenry County Sheriff's Office) He will receive credit for 442 days spent in the McHenry County jail since his arrest plus 199 days half day for each day spent working in the jail McHenry County Assistant State’s Attorney Brian Miller said At about 2 a.m. Oct. 1, 2023 prosecutors said McNamara’s alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit of .08 as he traveled eastbound on Route 173 and crashed head-on into Dejan Kuljanin’s vehicle Miller said during an earlier hearing that tests also showed McNamara had cocaine and amphetamine in his system Kuljanin was driving westbound near Harvard, heading home to Rockford after attending a family wedding Family members said that though he was 21 years old and enjoying the family wedding he made a conscious decision not to drink McNamara, initially charged with misdemeanor DUI, first struck another vehicle that two of Kuljanin’s family members were in That vehicle left the road and McNamara then collided with Kuljanin’s vehicle His two family members in the other vehicle were treated for minor injuries and released at the scene Thompson described him as honest and empathetic, a mentor and role model. The family is reminded Kuljanin is “gone forever” with every holiday, birthday or special occasion. He was “someone who filled our lives with joy, love and laughter. The emptiness left in our hearts is immeasurable and no one can ever replace the void that Dejan has left behind.” When he died, Kuljanin was in his fourth year at Rockford University, studying elementary education on a full-ride scholarship. The school has created a memorial garden in his honor and granted him a posthumous degree. He also had plans to become a nurse, his cousin Kristina Culic said after the hearing. Culic said he worked at a nursing home and often stayed late, after his shift ended, to care for residents who were struggling in some way. He also cared for an ailing grandmother who had ALS. “He knew he wanted to be a nurse.” Authorities have released the identity of a 31-year-old man who died after he was shot five times allegedly committed by his own father at their home in Lakemoor Sunday Authorities confirmed Tuesday that the victim was identified as Ryan J Fire officials told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that paramedics transported Ryan Piezonka to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry Police officials said Sunday evening that Ryan Piezonka had died in the hospital shortly after he arrived Police officials said a person of interest was in custody and there was no current threat to the public was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder Prosecutors later upgraded the charges to two counts of first-degree murder A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges James Piezonka discharged a firearm five times at Ryan Piezonka Ryan Piezonka was shot five times in the torso and left arm Court documents said he was also shot in the buttocks and shoulder James Piezonka then entered his vehicle and fled the area without rendering aid to the victim The complaint said James Piezonka is a convicted felon and not allowed to possess any firearms Court records show that James Piezonka and Ryan Piezonka both lived at the residence where police were seen investigating James Piezonka was transported to the McHenry County Jail and appeared in court Monday afternoon for an initial appearance hearing The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to detain Piezonka pending trial calling him a real and present danger to the community McHenry County Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the petition and noted that James Piezonka is a convicted felon who was not supposed to possess a firearm he possessed a firearm and used it.” James Piezonka is scheduled to appear in court again on March 11 for a status of preliminary hearing The investigation continues by the Lakemoor Police Department MIAT and McHenry County Coroner’s Office Police say a man has died in the hospital after he was shot along Route 120 in Lakemoor Sunday afternoon and a person of interest is in custody The Lakemoor Police Department requested assistance from the McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team The victim’s identity has not been released by the McHenry County Coroner’s Office yet The Pistakee Country Club could soon be converted to a solar farm in Lakemoor – but neighbors living nearby have issues with it Wolf said solar panels can short circuit and catch fire The U.S. Department of Energy has said fires caused by rooftop solar systems are rare though in this case panels would not be installed on rooftops Lakemoor officials said having the proposal in their town, rather than unincorporated McHenry County Officials expressed that if Lakemoor turns down the solar farm the company will go to the county and it will go through there near the intersection of Bay and Cuhlman roads is on the table Tuesday evening the “reclassification” of the property and a conditional-use permit to allow the solar farm are all expected to be taken up by the board Suzana Draginis, who also lives by the proposed solar farm, said she hadn’t seen any panels that would last 40 years. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates a solar panel lifespan to be 30-35 years, but notes some panels may run longer Draginis said she has been trying to encourage the solar farm company to work with the IDNR to follow a plan to put up the solar farm in the safest way possible She said the IDNR is looking for a project to highlight balancing solar energy with making a positive impact on the environment and thinks the Lakemoor project could be a good candidate Some of the 19 conditions the zoning board approved include seed mixes be approved as native per IDNR recommendation; “landscape and plantings on the project be conducive to the propagation of the Rusty Patch Bumblebee;” and the petitioner should work with the US Fish and Wildlife service “for recommendations prior to finalizing and implementing the landscape and screening designs.” The IDNR puts together a report of recommendations for solar projects to try to mitigate harm to the environment She also said she wants to see the conditions added to the annexation agreement to provide for more enforceability Draginis said the longest timeframe for a solar farm she knew of would be 25 years She also had questions about the plan for decommissioning the farm when the time comes other concerns residents raised included the “perceived eyesore” of the solar development solar farms have been perceived by the general public as a good source of green energy most of those same members of the public would not care to have the systems near their own homes,” according to village records County board member Carl Kamienski, who was at the Lakemoor zoning meeting and whose district includes the proposed solar farm, said having the solar go through the village’s approval process might be the better option, and it might come down to whether the petitioner can meet Lakemoor’s requirements. Gloria Foxman, who works for the company that is proposing the solar farm, Turning Point, LLC, said during the zoning meeting that the company’s vision for the property was quiet and screened. Project representatives said there would not be additional impervious surface under the panels and thus there wouldn’t be any additional runoff. Other benefits to the community include the potential to save money on electricity, improved soil health and local jobs, according to a presentation. The petitioners also cited a study in their presentation that found solar farms didn’t negatively impact property values. Foxman wasn’t available for comment Monday. A Pistakee Country Club representative also was not available Monday. It’s not clear when the course would close. The village board, which will have the final say on whether Lakemoor will handle the solar farm, is expected to take up the issue Tuesday. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 28581 Route 120. Draginis said her message is if you’re going to build the solar farm, “do it right,” recognizing state law makes such a farm likely to happen. A person of interest believed involved in a shooting death Sunday in Lakemoor is in custody the Lakemoor chief of police said in a news release Sunday evening [ UPDATE: Lakemoor man charged in son's fatal shooting ] Sunday to the 100 block of Rand Road (Route 120) for a report of shots fired Officers found the victim, whom police did not identify, in the street. He was taken by a Wauconda Fire Protection District ambulance to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital There is no immediate threat to the public for further violence from the incident The victim’s identity will not be provided until next of kin is notified, according to the release, and the McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team is assisting Lakemoor in its investigation. ExpandEdward Smith (Photo Provided by McHenry County Sheriff's Office) A Lakemoor man is accused of possessing in his home 142 pot plants and 724.5 grams of marijuana in what was described by police as a “pretty sophisticated grow operation.” Edward J. Smith Jr., 57, of the 600 block West Sheridan Road, is charged with manufacturing with intent to deliver 500 to 2,000 grams of marijuana and producing or possessing 50 to 200 marijuana plants, Class 2 felonies, and possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of marijuana, according to the criminal complaint in McHenry County court. Sentencing on a conviction of the more serious Class 2 felonies ranges from probation or up to seven years in prison Smith was arrested Friday at his home after “a person walked into the department” and asked to speak to an officer Lakemoor Deputy Chief Bob Johnson said Monday Lakemoor police, along with the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group “Plants were found throughout the residence “It was a pretty sophisticated grow operation with indoor grow tents and lighting intentional and organized to a larger scale.” Johnson said police found packaging and labeling materials Though Smith possesses a Firearm Owner’s Identification card it would not be legal to have that amount of marijuana while also possessing firearms Police notified Illinois State Police of the charges against Smith which could result in him permanently losing his FOID card As part of his pretrial release conditions Smith was ordered to surrender his FOID card to the Lakemoor Police Department within 24 hours of being released Smith has not been charged with any firearms-related offenses Johnson said Smith invoked his Fifth Amendment rights when questioned and that while Smith also has a valid medical marijuana card the amount of marijuana found in his home is not legal A person with a medical card can legally possess up to five plants over 5 inches tall but a person with a medical marijuana card is effectively banned from possessing firearms Smith made his initial appearance in court Saturday, where Judge Kevin Costello released Smith from the county jail pretrial with conditions. He is required to submit to random urine screens which must be negative for all illegal substances. He also is not allowed to consume any controlled substance without a valid prescription, Costello wrote in a court order. Assistant Public Defender Kaitlyn Glenn, who represented Smith Saturday during his initial appearance, said Monday that Smith has a valid medical card and no criminal history. He is due back in court Dec. 4. A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Lakemoor police officer who was fired after suffering PTSD from a struggle with an armed murder suspect who tried to kill her who previously went by the name Brianna Tedesco filed a five-count federal lawsuit in October 2022 against the Village of Lakemoor and then-Lakemoor Police Chief David Godlewski The suit alleged the village and police department committed Americans with Disabilities Act violations and Illinois tort violations by engaging in an “ongoing practice of discrimination and retaliation.” was hired as a police officer in Lakemoor in June 2017 and terminated in August 2019 when she came across an occupied SUV on a narrow gravel road near Four Seasons Boulevard and Sullivan Lake Road beat and stabbed to death 88-year-old Theodore Garver in his Beaver Township McCarty found Martell lying down inside the vehicle She asked him for identification and he gave her a fake name McCarty then asked Martell for written identification and he pointed a handgun at her head A struggle ensued and the two began fighting over the gun Martell pulled the trigger several times as the struggle continued but the gun did not fire after he saw the man was armed with a handgun in each of his hands Martell was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics An autopsy showed that Martell had numerous traces of drugs in his system at the time of his death Following a lengthy Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request battle involving the Village of Lakemoor and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office the bodycam and dashcam video was released to Lake and McHenry County Scanner and the video went viral Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer McCarty was praised for her bravery and honored by police departments and law enforcement groups The lawsuit said McCarty was placed on administrative leave after the shooting and diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder McCarty felt pressured to return to work after several other officers encouraged her to return because they were forced to work overtime in her absence McCarty was placed on light duty and eventually returned to full duty but was uncomfortable working the night shift because of the shooting Fellow officers allegedly told her to “put on her big girl pants” and sometimes failed to respond to her calls for backup The suit also alleged McCarty was eventually terminated from the department after they did not reasonably accommodate her by allowing her to work with a partner or allow her to work the day shift The federal lawsuit sought the court to order the village to reinstate McCarty to her former position and award her damages Rowland issued a memorandum opinion and order in the case The judge’s order granted the Village of Lakemoor’s request for summary judgment Rowland also rejected a request from McCarty who sought the court to impose sanctions on the Village of Lakemoor the judge found that McCarty was not a qualified individual under the ADA and that she rejected the village’s reasonable accommodations Rowland also said that McCarty failed to report her co-workers’ harassment The Village of Lakemoor said in a statement on Thursday that the lawsuit filed against them was frivolous Village officials also said the judge left in place a mechanism to go after McCarty to recoup taxpayer dollars that were spent defending the suit “The Village of Lakemoor conducted itself in a lawful and proper manner throughout this unfortunate event this was proven today by the Judge’s ruling The Village will continue to stand behind our law enforcement personnel but must continue to be diligent in ensuring the sanctity of the system and the laws of the State of Illinois,” the statement said An engaged couple was arrested after law enforcement found a large amount of cannabis at the Milk and Honey Farm in Wauconda and at a warehouse in Lakemoor The Illinois State Police Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (LCMEG) recently arrested Emily A LCMEG agents were notified in November about illegal cannabis manufacturing occurring at a warehouse in Lakemoor State police said an extensive investigation led to LCMEG agents executing search warrants and seizing evidence with Fields and Coleman identified as suspects Officers executed additional search warrants at Milk and Honey Farm in unincorporated Wauconda on March 5 They arrested Coleman and Field and the two were both charged in McHenry County with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver over 5,000 grams a Class X felony; calculate criminal conspiracy a Class 3 felony; and one count of unlawful possession of cannabis over 5,000 grams A criminal complaint said field and Coleman sold over 5,000 grams of a substance containing cannabis and obtained money in exchange for it Coleman and Field were released from the McHenry County Jail on March 6 and placed on pre-trial monitoring services by McHenry County Judge Cynthia Lamb additional arrest warrants were issued for Field and Coleman following additional evidence collected during the search at Milk and Honey Farm The two were charged in Lake County with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver over 5,000 grams and one count of unlawful possession of cannabis over 5,000 grams Coleman and Field were released from the Lake County Jail on Wednesday and placed on Level 4 pre-trial services monitoring by Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim An attorney representing one of them said the two are set to get married next week Court records show the couple resides at 27451 Route 176 in unincorporated Wauconda which is where Milk and Honey Farm is located State records show Coleman is listed as the manager of Milk & Honey Farm Coop An online listing said Field “represents” the farm The state police declined to say Thursday the total quantity of cannabis recovered saying it was to “protect the integrity of the investigation” that remains active and ongoing A Lakemoor man has admitted to possessing cocaine and was sentenced to 5½ years in prison a half-day credit for each day spent working volunteering or participating in self-improvement program including manufacturing and delivery of 15 to 100 grams of cocaine as well as unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of LSD and unlawful possession of less than fentanyl Video shows the scene on Rand Road (Route 120) in Lakemoor where a man was shot and killed in the street (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police officers from Lakemoor and firefighters and paramedics from Wauconda Fire Protection District responded about 1:23 p.m 2025 to a report of shots fired and a person down in the block of 100 Rand Road (Route 120) Police officers were first on the scene and discovered a male shooting victim down in the street The shooting victim was treated and transported by Wauconda Fire Protection District paramedics to Northwest Medicine McHenry Hospital The man’s identity was not immediately released A person of interest suspected as the alleged shooter is in custody According to the Lakemoor Police Department there was no immediate threat to the public A dark gray sedan and a downed motorcycle were at the scene surrounded by yellow crime scene tape on Rand Road (Route 120) just east of Short Street there was a report the shooting may have involved a road rage incident There were road closures on Rand Road (Route 120) between Darrell Road and Lily Lake Road near Lily Lake and is located in Lake County and McHenry County Extra Alarm House Fire in Oakwood Creek Neighborhood in Northeast Long Grove Charles Resident Charged with Aggravated Battery Deadly Weapon “Someday soon we’ll stop to ponder what on earth’s this spell we’re under.” so don’t waste it living someone else’s life Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” Police responding to a call of a domestic disturbance arrested a 62-year-old man who they say sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13 in Lakemoor The Lakemoor Police Department responded on Tuesday to the 400 block of Elaine Terrace in Lakemoor for a report of a domestic disturbance Officers learned during the investigation that Michael J allegedly sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13 The victim resides in the household with Pilat A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court said Pilat committed at least two sex acts on the victim on Tuesday Officers arrested Pilat at the scene and the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child was held at the Lakemoor Police Department and later transported to the McHenry County Jail He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon for an initial appearance hearing The state’s attorney’s office has filed a petition to detain him pending trial calling him a real and present threat to the community Police officials say the case remains under investigation by the Lakemoor Police Department McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Anyone with additional information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Lakemoor Police Department A Lakemoor man has been charged with drug-induced homicide in the February death of a 23-year-old woman near Spring Grove was taken into custody Tuesday at his home according to a news release from the Lake County sheriff’s office deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive person at a home on the 38100 block of North State Park Road they found a woman who was unconscious and not breathing; she was taken to a hospital in McHenry County where she died Police said the woman died of an overdose after being given a lethal combination of drugs by her friend Lejsner woke and found the woman unresponsive but left without seeking help The victim's family discovered her shortly after and called 911 Lake County detectives worked closely with the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office which approved the drug-induced homicide charge Lejsner was scheduled to appear for an initial hearing Wednesday in McHenry County court BWE, a national commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company, announced that it has secured $47,000,000 in financing for Lakemoor Station a newly constructed student housing development that serves students at the University of Tennessee Jim Collins, executive vice president in BWE’s Knoxville office, originated the financing from Nationwide Insurance on behalf of Dominion Group Knoxville’s premier multifamily developer and a long-time client of BWE The loan has a 10-year fixed term with a 30-year amortization period “When the University of Tennessee and Dominion Group came to an agreement to master lease Lakemoor Station it created an interesting challenge – when the initial five-year lease-term expires the project could find itself having to go through an entire lease-up in the middle of its loan term To ensure Dominion has the resources to potentially go through lease-up we worked hard to structure a deal that allowed our client a reserve fund that can be utilized if the building transitions from student to traditional housing,” said Collins we’re proud to work closely with all our clients to overcome financing challenges and secure loans that allow them to execute on their long-term business plans.” To fill the student housing deficit caused by rapidly rising applications and enrollment the University of Tennessee has master leased Lakemoor Station for five years with a three-year renewal option Since the master lease agreement will expire during the loan’s 10-year term BWE and Dominion structured an escrow account for use during a potential lease-up after the master lease ends Lakemoor Station is a 240-unit Class A garden-style apartment community located along Maloney Road at U.S about 3.5 miles south of the University of Tennessee The fully furnished apartments offer student residents a wide range of amenities The building itself includes amenities such as an outdoor pool and lounge area full-service commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company committed to elevating real estate financing our experienced and trusted advisors offer comprehensive capital solutions by combining enduring debt and equity relationships with unparalleled local market insights across our 40+ offices and national servicing platform One person is dead and another is in custody after police responded to a reported shooting Sunday afternoon in Lakemoor to the 100 block of Rand Road found a man lying in the road was taken to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital A person of interest was in custody Sunday evening The McHenry County Major Investigative Assistance Team is assisting the Lakemoor Police Department in its investigation ExpandAdvocate Health has opened a new outpatient clinic in Lakemoor A new outpatient healthcare clinic is operating in Lakemoor Advocate Health Care opened the clinic at 27655 Illinois Route 120 on July 29 The clinic is in the same shopping center as Nobo Dispensary The clinic will house an ACL laboratory; imaging including x-ray and ultrasound; integrative medicine massage therapy and yoga; behavioral health; and physical therapy services There are plans for a pharmacy to open in the fall People can connect with a primary care provider through the clinic and can establish ongoing care with walk-in appointment availability “We’re thrilled to bring this vital resource to the Lakemoor community,” Karen Lambert president of Advocate Health Care’s North Illinois Area and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington “Whether you’re coming in for an annual wellness check with a primary care provider bloodwork at our ACL laboratory or an acupuncture appointment with our integrative medicine team you can expect to receive expert care from our skilled providers.” a family medicine physician at Advocate Health Care said in the release: “I look forward to seeing patients at the new outpatient center in Lakemoor I help patients manage all aspects of their health including preventative care I’m particularly excited about the integrative medicine and behavioral health services which are evidence-based elements of a holistic approach to health.” The outpatient center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as on Saturday by appointment. People can learn more or schedule an appointment Advocate Outpatient Center – Lakemoor by calling 815-458-1500. 2025 at 1:24 pm CDTExpandLocated at 27655 Illinois Route 120 the outpatient center in Lakemoor offers a wide range of services including primary care LAKEMOOR – Advocate Health Care recently opened a new retail pharmacy at the Advocate Outpatient Center in Lakemoor The new service offers an added convenience for patients by removing a trip to a local pharmacy on their way home from a visit The pharmacy is available to everyone including walk-ins Patients can take advantage of online access the pharmacy will offer immunizations such as flu shots To learn more about the Advocate pharmacy in Lakemoor Shaw Local News NetworkShaw Local News Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois Advocate Health Care recently opened a new outpatient center in Lakemoor fills a critical need in a growing community and expands access to primary and immediate care near the Illinois-Wisconsin border 19,180-square-foot center also offers an ACL laboratory; behavioral health; imaging including X-ray and ultrasound; integrative medicine massage therapy and yoga; and physical therapy “I’m particularly excited about the integrative medicine and behavioral health services which are evidence-based elements of a holistic approach to health,” said Dr There also is opportunity in the on-site Immediate Care Center to establish ongoing care with a clinician and walk-in appointment availability “We’re thrilled to bring this vital resource to the Lakemoor community,” said Karen Lambert blood work at our ACL laboratory or an acupuncture appointment with our integrative medicine team you can expect to receive expert care from our skilled providers.” The outpatient center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and Saturdays by appointment. To learn more or schedule an appointment at Advocate Outpatient Center — Lakemoor ExpandMarcus Lejsner (Photo Provided by McHenry County Sheriff's Office) A Lakemoor man gave a fentanyl-laced Xanax bar to a woman and then The defendant, Marcus Lejsner, 23, is charged with drug-induced homicide, a Class X felony, McHenry County Judge Carl Metz said during Lejsner’s initial court appearance Thursday before ordering him to be held in the county jail pretrial Assistant State’s Attorney Julio Cantre said the Spring Grove-area woman was found “unresponsive” in her bed by a family member about 11 a.m. Feb. 9. She died from a fatal overdose of Xanax and fentanyl, he said. Another friend who was with Lejsner and the woman the night before told detectives that Lejsner had pills and marijuana in a hotel where they were all hanging out, the prosecutor said. The friend said that, in the morning, he texted Lejsner to say that he had a good time that night, to which Lejsner responded “something really tragic happened,” Cantre said. The friend said Lejsner told him that when he woke up next to the woman that morning, he knew she was dead, but Cantre said Lejsner gave a different story to police, saying she was alive but sleeping. Additionally, Cantre said, when questioned by police about the night before the woman died, Lejsner lied or was evasive about places they went and whether the woman was known to do drugs or had taken any drugs that night. However, Lejsner’s attorney, Vincent Geisler, sought to cast doubt on what the friend, the state’s “key witness,” told police, saying he was given immunity in exchange for his testimony. “The case seems to rest on one individual who has a lot to gain and nothing to lose,” Geisler said. Cantre had said that cameras at the hotel captured Lejsner walking into the room with a box and then leaving without the box, seemingly alleging that drugs were in the box, but Geisler countered that nothing was said about the friend “carrying two large duffle bags.” Another friend allegedly said the woman was known to use Xanax and to get them from Lejsner; her cellphone also held text messages between her and Lejsner discussing the purchase of Xanax, Cantre said. “His mental health is a concern, and being in jail is not good for him,” Geisler said. The prosecutor said Lejsner attended the woman’s funeral service and, not too long after, started selling drugs again, and the fact that he went to rehab should have no weight in the judge’s decision. Cantre also said the attorney failed to mention that during the search of Lejsner’s vehicle, police found a pink book with names, dollar amounts and drug references. A powder residue also was found on the book that tested positive for cocaine, Cantre said. Lejsner showed “supreme levels of callousness and selfishness when he left her knowing she was dead, then went back to dealing drugs after her wake,” Cantre said. “He is a threat to the community.” Lejsner, who could be sentenced to 30 years in prison if convicted of drug-induced homicide, is due in court Nov. 15. A Lakemoor man has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a bust where officers found large quantities of drugs were both charged in March 2023 with manufacture or delivery of 15-100 grams of cocaine manufacture or delivery of 15-100 grams of fentanyl manufacture or delivery of over 200 grams of a schedule 1 or 2 drug manufacture or delivery of over 5,000 grams of cannabis possession of over 200 grams of a schedule 1 or 2 drug and possession of over 5,000 grams of cannabis Stodolny was additionally charged with endangering the health or life of a child The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant on March 14 at a room in the Super 8 motel in Woodstock The task force had received information regarding Jones actively selling narcotics out of multiple rooms at the motel Jones and Jones’ child were in the room around $3,200 in cash was thrown out of the window of the motel room Officers found a cocaine prep station inside the room along with multiple baggies Stodolny had around 45 grams of cocaine and fentanyl in multiple baggies Further investigation led police to obtain a search warrant for another motel room at the Quality Inn & Suites located at 1785 South Eastwood Drive in Woodstock That room was obtained by Stodolny and Jones Over 5,000 grams of various cannabis items were recovered from both rooms Officers also found over 200 grams of psilocybin mushrooms in the Quality Inn room A juvenile was also charged in connection with the bust Prosecutors said the three were working together selling the drugs out of the motel rooms Court records show Jones entered into a negotiated plea deal with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office earlier this month Jones pleaded guilty to one count of manufacturing or delivery of 15-100 grams of fentanyl in exchange for the rest of his charges being dismissed McHenry County Judge Mark Gerhardt approved the plea and sentenced Jones to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to the plea Stodolny previously entered into a negotiated plea deal with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office in May 2023 He pleaded guilty to one count of manufacturing or delivering 15-100 grams of fentanyl and was sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections IL — A 33-year-old Lakemoor man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for driving while under the influence of cocaine and alcohol and causing a crash in October 2023 that killed a 21-year-old man Max McNamara pleaded guilty to aggravated driving while under the influence and was sentenced during a hearing on Feb according to a news release from the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office McNamara was driving east on Route 173 in unincorporated Harvard at about 2 a.m 1 when he drove into the westbound lane of traffic and a hit two oncoming vehicles McNamara had both alcohol and cocaine in his system at the time of the collision His blood alcohol content registered at more than two times the legal limit McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese said the crash along with other crashes caused by those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs continue to destroy the lives of so many families “DUIs are not victimless crimes," Freese said "This was a senseless loss of life and the family of this young man is forever changed by this tragic event.” 2025 at 8:34 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Joseph A was arrested on charges of possessing a stolen vehicle and driving with a revoked license IL – Elmhurst police used several tools in their successful capture of a man suspected of a car theft officers saw the stolen white Chevrolet Traverse SUV that Savino was driving at a Shell gas station at North Avenue and Route 83 Officers deployed a tire deflation device on North Avenue with the stolen car entering the ramp onto eastbound Interstate 290 and the driver ran into the woods of East End Park Officers searched the area with a K-9 unit and a drone they found a backpack that contained stolen property from a car burglary earlier that morning in the north suburbs officers found Savino walking near First Street and Geneva Avenue a couple of blocks southwest of East End Park Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. IL — A man was found dead on Rand Road in Lakemoor Sunday afternoon following a shooting a person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting that happened in the 100 block of Rand Road at about 1:20 p.m The man was taken to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital The identity of the victim has not yet been released Local police are investigating the shooting Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. ExpandA third Woodman's-branded gas station is preparing to open along Route 120 on the west side of Lakemoor Commons shopping center Since opening about four years ago, the enormous 24-hour Woodman’s Market grocery in Lakemoor has hit its stride and is bringing others along for the ride the giant store anchors and is the economic driver of the 74-acre Lakemoor Commons shopping center at the busy crossroads of Routes 12 and 120 the Lakemoor Woodman’s is the second-ranked grocer in Illinois With the arrival of several new businesses and more in progress the center on a former farm field that for decades had been envisioned as a commercial hot spot is providing a bonanza for the tiny village “The economic impact Woodman’s is having on Lakemoor is unprecedented,” said John C president of Chicago-based retail consultant Melaniphy & Associates Inc “The multiplier effect it’s having on surrounding communities is significant.” Melaniphy has advised Lakemoor, Volo and Woodman’s, among many other entities. Lakemoor has a rebate agreement with Woodman’s, in which the company receives 50% of the sales tax earned at its store in the fifth year and runs until a $4 million loan fronted by the grocer to extend utilities is paid off. The Wisconsin-based grocer owns the center, but sale/development of outlots and other parcels was thwarted by the pandemic. The 244,171-square-foot Woodman’s was the only occupant until Buona beef opened in February 2022. Since then, fast-food chains Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s, Wingstop and Taco Bell, as well as Starbucks, Heartland Dental and SportClips, have opened. “Everybody’s finding out these are their top stores,” Weihofen said. “Everything up there has been golden so far.” A cannabis dispensary, Advocate Health Care outpatient center and pharmacy are under construction, and a third Woodman’s-branded fueling station appears ready to open soon. “I believe our everyday low prices and top-notch customer service is what is driving the sales in the food store, liquor store and gas stations,” said Bret Backus, Woodman’s vice president for corporate real estate. “We hope the installation of the additional gas station will allow folks to fill up and do so without having to endure the current wait times at the two existing fuel stations.” Retail sales in Lakemoor have increased significantly as a result of Lakemoor Commons. The village received about $1.5 million in sales tax in 2022 and expects about $1.9 million this year and $2.4 million – representing $240 million in sales – in 2024, Village Administrator Todd Weihofen said. Advocate’s $29.6 million single-story building will house primary and specialty care doctors’ offices with services including physical therapy, a lab, imaging and integrative medicine, as well as a retail/drive-thru pharmacy. A 7,000-square-foot building west of Chipotle is under construction as Lakemoor’s first marijuana dispensary. According to marketing material, 8 acres adjacent to Advocate on the west is available as an anchor store spot and outlots of 3 acres and 4.6 acres are available on Route 120. Weihofen said there is continuing interest in Lakemoor Commons and properties nearby. “We’re doing plats of resubdivision, which generally means development is coming,” he said. Contending development at the prime corner wouldn’t occur without an incentive. The village designated the area as a special financing district, a decision challenged in court by neighboring taxing bodies. After five years, the lawsuit was settled in 2020. Under that pact, 50% of surplus property tax generated in the financing district is split among the other taxing bodies. Lakemoor is using the money to pay debt service on site development. https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20231122/woodmans-anchored-center-creating-unprecendented-economic-impact-for-tiny-lakemoor the enormous 24-hour Woodman's Market grocery in Lakemoor has hit its stride and is bringing others along for the ride the giant store anchors and is the economic driver of the 74-acre Lakemoor Commons shopping center at the busy crossroads of routes 12 and 120 the Lakemoor Woodman's is the second ranked grocer in Illinois with more than 2 million annual visitors the center on a former farm field that for decades had been envisioned as a commercial hot spot is providing a bonanza for the tiny village with much more expected “The economic impact Woodman's is having on Lakemoor is unprecedented,” according to John C “The multiplier effect it's having on surrounding communities is significant,” added Melaniphy Retail sales in Lakemoor have increased significantly as a result of Lakemoor Commons The village received about $1.5 million in sales tax in 2022 expects about $1.9 million this year and $2.4 million — representing $240 million in sales — in 2024 according to village Administrator Todd Weihofen The village has a rebate agreement with Woodman's in which the company receives 50% of the sales tax earned at its store in the fifth year and runs until a $4 million loan fronted by the grocer to extend utilities is paid off The Wisconsin-based grocer owns the center but sale/development of outlots and other parcels was thwarted by the pandemic The giant 244,171-square-foot Woodman's was the only occupant until Buona beef opened in February 2022 Heartland Dental and Sport Clips have opened “Everybody's finding out these are their top stores,” Weihofen said “Everything up there has been golden so far.” Advocate Health Care outpatient center and pharmacy are under construction and a third Woodman's branded fueling station appears ready to open soon “I believe our everyday low prices and top notch customer service is what is driving the sales in the food store liquor store and gas stations,” said Bret Backus Woodman's vice president for corporate real estate “We hope the installation of the additional gas station will allow folks to fill up and do so without having to endure the current wait times at the two existing fuel stations.” Advocate's $29.6 million single-story building will house primary and specialty care doctors' offices and services including physical therapy imaging and integrative medicine and a retail/drive-through pharmacy A 7,000-square-foot building west of Chipotle is under construction as Lakemoor's first marijuana dispensary 8 acres adjacent to Advocate on the west is available as an anchor store spot and outlots of 3 acres and 4.6 acres are available on Route 120 Weihofen said there is continuing interest in Lakemoor Commons and properties nearby which generally means development is coming,” he said Contending development at the prime corner wouldn't occur without an incentive the village designated the area as a special financing district a decision challenged in court by neighboring taxing bodies 50% of surplus property tax generated in the financing district is split among the other taxing bodies Lakemoor is using the money to pay debt service on site development 2022A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a townhome in Lakemoor in the far northwest suburbs.LAKEMOOR (WLS) -- A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a townhome in Lakemoor in the far northwest suburbs Fox Lake fire officials said the fire appeared to have started in the garage of a multi-family home in the 32000-block of N but the cause is still under investigation Fire officials said no one was injured in the fire Nine different departments responded to the scene An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing Prosecutors say a Gurnee man robbed a gas station in Lakemoor Saturday after he forgot his identification and the clerk refused to sell him cigars according to Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Jason Humke The clerk asked to see Payne’s identification to verify he was the legal age to purchase the tobacco products Payne did not have his identification on him and the clerk refused to sell him the cigars Payne tried to get back behind the counter to get the cigars and the employee tried to stop him Humke said that Payne pushed the employee out of the way and took the cigars Payne left a few dollars on the counter before leaving Officers with the Lakemoor Police Department responded and located Payne nearby He admitted to the police about what happened Lake County Judge James Simonian ordered Payne held on a $10,000 bond Payne was released from the Lake County Jail after posting $1,000 A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 2 The groundwork for what would be the first marijuana dispensary in Lakemoor is headed to the village board Trustees on Tuesday will consider a request for a conditional use permit for a cannabis dispensary to be built on a vacant parcel in the Lakemoor Commons shopping center at the southwest corner of routes 12 and 120 BA/MA Property LLC is seeking approval to build a 7,000-square-foot structure west of the Chipotle Mexican Grill building with the intention of leasing to a medical and recreational cannabis retail dispensary The village's planning and zoning commission this week recommended approval by a 4-1 vote with one abstention "Zoning was approved to allow cannabis dispensaries in a commercial district," Village Administrator Todd Weihofen said The conditional use designation gives the village a little more control BA/MA Property comprises professionals with backgrounds in real estate and construction Josh Albrecht, who is listed as the contact, has lived in Lakemoor about 18 years. He said his wife owns BA Solutions (previously BA Lighting), which does energy efficient projects for various entities including municipalities and has an office on Route 12 in Wauconda It's evolved into an energy efficiency company," Albrecht said He said he purchased a more than 1-acre parcel in the shopping center subdivision anchored by a Woodman's grocery store with the intention of pursuing a dispensary Weihofen said the building has to fit the overall design of the shopping center and requires sign off by Woodman's as property owner The spot is along an exit road onto Route 120 just west of Route 12 "I think it'll fit nicely on the corner," Weihofen said The village board in March 2020 agreed to amend the zoning ordinance to set guidelines for marijuana dispensaries and various types of cultivation but had not received any requests Dispensaries generally are limited to certain main commercial areas and cultivation to industrial zones The plan is for construction to start this spring and be completed by September the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in July issued 149 conditional adult-use dispensing organization licenses Many operations have or are said to be ramping up in Lake County "They're going to be everywhere," Weihofen said of the dispensaries A McHenry man was ordered held on a $600,000 bond after he was charged with shooting a woman with a shotgun following a reported drug deal in Lakemoor in March. Oscar O. Santana, 36, of the 100 block of Maple Street in McHenry, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery and criminal damage to property. A Lakemoor police sergeant was exiting the Lakemoor Police Department around 3 a.m. on March 2 when he heard a woman shouting for help, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli. The sergeant responded to the woman’s aid and found she was bleeding from the head. The sergeant requested an ambulance and provided the woman with aid until paramedics arrived. The woman, a 28-year-old, from Sheridan, Illinois, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A further investigation revealed the shooting occurred as the woman entered her car on Pineview Road. The woman had just left a residence in the 31700 block of Jennifer Lane in Lakemoor. When she entered her car, a man appeared from the side of the residence and fired several shots at her from a shotgun, Covelli said. The woman was able to drive approximately half a mile toward the police department where she was located by the police sergeant. An investigation shows the woman was likely at the residence for a drug transaction, Covelli said. Lakemoor police officers determined the suspect who fired the shots fled on foot westbound following the shooting. The Lakemoor Police Department requested the assistance of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Fox Lake Police Department to establish a large perimeter in the area. A Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine team responded and tracked approximately a half-mile where the track abruptly ended with indications the offender entered a vehicle. Covelli said at the time that the incident appeared to be a targeted shooting and there was no threat to the community. The Lakemoor Police Department confirmed on Wednesday that Santana was charged on June 22 in connection with the shooting. Santana, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, remains held in the Lake County Jail on a $600,000 bond, records show. He is scheduled to appear in court again on August 16. No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner. To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens. When you write a Golf Advisor course review now through December 31, 2019, your review will be entered into Golf Advisor’s Rate to Escape: Maui Sweepstakes for a chance to win a five-star trip to Maui. One Grand Prize winner and guest will travel in an AVIS rental car for six nights/ seven days of accommodations with the latest gear from OGIO to play on the finest fairways in Maui. We’re also giving away 12 Golf Advisor Swag bags to lucky reviewers. This is going to be short and sweet compared to my other reviews. Unless you are like me and trying to play all of the golf courses in McHenry and Lake counties, don't waste your time. I checked this one off my list and had to walk away after just 9 holes. The course conditions were so poor that I just couldn't take anything serious. I'm glad I only paid 20 bucks for 18 holes and a cart so I could walk away without feeling guilty that I wasted money. Click the text box above to select the URL to share. If u can get past the upgrades that are slowly being addressed and the soggy fairways (only a few, marshy wetlands) the course is beautiful and has a great layout. And in addition the price is hard to beat ($18 with a cart after 3, 2016 season), A great place to kill a few hours on a beautiful day. Sand pits don't have not had sand put in for years. They have weeds growing out of them.Grass isn't cut often enough so you loose your ball in piles of cut grass. What is the address of Lakemoor Golf Course? Lakemoor Golf Course is located at 29000 W Sullivan Lake Rd, Lakemoor, Illinois 60050, Mc Henry County. Is Lakemoor Golf Course open to the public? Yes, Lakemoor Golf Course is open to the public. Ralph Campbell & Associates is the architect of Lakemoor Golf Course. What is the length of Lakemoor Golf Course The length of Lakemoor Golf Course is 5985 yards. What is the rating of Lakemoor Golf Course The rating of Lakemoor Golf Course is 72.3. What are the course conditions at Lakemoor Golf Course? Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Lakemoor Golf Course are fair. Enjoy all these benefits with your account Unlock a free GolfPass account to earn GolfPass Points and instantly access curated video content Upgrade to GolfPass+ for tee time credits, waived fees, and ability to spend Points on qualifying tee times Fast, convenient tee time booking with the largest selection of tee times Access to our Golf family of brands including GolfNow and GolfNow Compete March 02, 2022 at 8:00 pm CSTExpandRyan "Todd" Weihofen resigned his longtime elected post as mayor and was hired on as village administrator on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (Provided by village of Lakemoor) Longtime Lakemoor Mayor Ryan “Todd” Weihofen recently resigned his elected post and changed roles following the exit of two top administrators. Weihofen, elected in 2009, was serving his fourth term as mayor. He’s now the full-time village administrator following actions taken Friday evening during a special village board meeting. After Weihofen resigned, veteran village Trustee Colin McIntyre was installed as acting mayor until the next general election in April 2023. McIntyre, with the consent and approval of the village board, appointed Weihofen as village administrator effective immediately. The move is calculated to prevent impacts to services or loss of development momentum due to recent resignations, Weihofen said. “It made the most sense,” said Weihofen. “Right now, this is what’s best for the citizens of Lakemoor. I loved being mayor.” Weihofen now has a three-year contract at about the same $134,000 annual salary former administrator David Alarcon was getting. McIntyre was elected in 2005. He said Weihofen’s offer to serve as administrator was unexpected but welcome. “He was much more involved than any of the trustees are,” McIntyre said. During his tenure, Weihofen has been hands-on with village officials working to attract development and change a sleepy small town image. Alarcon and Matt Dabrowski, former director of community and economic development, were key staffers leading those efforts. Alarcon resigned after 12 years on Dec. 31 and left for the same position in Winthrop Harbor. Dabrowski was named interim village administrator. “We’ll be looking for a replacement” for Alarcon, Weihofen said at the time. “With the staff we have, we don’t have to jump.” However, Dabrowski abruptly resigned last week. Weihofen declined to provide details of Dabrowski’s departure. Dabrowski was a village trustee in 2013 when the new position was created. He had been a development planner for 14 years in Arlington Heights and accepted the position in Lakemoor, which wasn’t advertised. He started in August 2013. McIntyre said Dabrowski’s resignation caught everyone off guard and that Weihofen’s switch to administrator will be a smooth transition and is the best move for the village. During Alarcon and Dabrowski’s time in Lakemoor, the village rebranded itself as a pro-business community and a destination for development because of high traffic volume, multiple available sites for large and small-scale development, new housing and demand for retail stores and restaurants. McIntryre said doesn’t anticipate any new initiatives to immediately be introduced but plans to proceed with an audit for general purposes. The goal will be to stay on course as development proceeds. “We’ll have an audit and move forward with the development we’ve got going,” he said. The centerpiece of the effort was the landing of Woodman’s Food Market as anchor of Lakemoor Commons shopping center at routes 12 and 120. Woodman’s opened in September 2019 but was the only open business until Buona debuted last week. Starbucks is scheduled to open Thursday, to be followed by Chipotle on March 29. Several other businesses are in the works at Lakemoor Commons. A committee of the whole meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at village hall, 28581 Route 120, includes a closed session to discuss personnel issues. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220302/lakemoor-mayor-resigns-gets-hired-on-as-village-administrator-to-preserve-development-momentum Mick Zawislak has covered Lake County for the Daily Herald since 2002 the McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor switches from being open weekends only to operating seven days a week with a double feature of “The Garfield Movie” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” “It’s going to be an especially exciting summer season,” said Scott Dehn “And the fun once again will continue through the fall and into December will screen at the outdoor theater on 1510 Chapel Hill Road New this year: Patrons can enter a getaway contest with a chance to win a $6,000 Universal Studios vacation The Movies Make Memories Getaway will include round-trip airfare four-day park-to-park passes good for both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme parks plus round-trip airport transfers for two adults and two children — with the ability to upgrade the length of stay the resort and the number of guests at the winner’s expense The giveaway is a joint venture between the theater The Bremer Team-Keller Williams Success Realty and Worldwide Traveler the giveaway is part of its 40th anniversary celebration “We are so happy to be a part of this wonderful sweepstakes to help send a family to Universal Orlando,” Hanes said “Creating travel memories is what we do best.” Dawn Bremer is owner and president of The Bremer Team which two years ago formed a business partnership with the outdoor theater that has led to extensive renovations of the concession building Now known as the Bremer Team Taphouse and Snack Bar treats from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard “We just want to spread joy and hope that it’s contagious,” Bremer said hopeful that the getaway excitement builds as the season goes on Dehn said he’s thrilled to add another element of suspense to moviegoers’ experience “I’ve always wanted this place to be more than just a movie theater,” he said “I’m always trying to find ways to increase the content of what visitors receive for the price of admission and getaway prize eligibility is one way to do that.” Ten names will be drawn each month starting in June and continuing into December the grand prize winner will be drawn in December and will have until December 2025 to use the getaway Full contest details will be posted soon on all three businesses’ websites 2023 at 2:20 pm CSTExpandBA/MA Property LLC is seeking a conditional use to build a cannabis dispensary in the Woodman's-anchored Lakemoor Commons shopping center at routes 12 and 120 in Lakemoor The groundwork for what would be the first marijuana dispensary in Lakemoor is headed to the Village Board The village’s Planning and Zoning Commission this week recommended approval by a 4-1 vote with one abstention “Zoning was approved to allow cannabis dispensaries in a commercial district,” Village Administrator Todd Weihofen said Josh Albrecht, who is listed as the contact, has lived in Lakemoor about 18 years. He said his wife owns BA Solutions (previously BA Lighting), which does energy efficient projects for various entities including municipalities and has an office on Route 12 in Wauconda It’s evolved into an energy efficiency company,” Albrecht said anchored by a Woodman’s grocery store with the intention of pursuing a dispensary Weihofen said the building has to fit the overall design of the shopping center and requires sign off by Woodman’s as property owner “I think it’ll fit nicely on the corner,” Weihofen said The Village Board in March 2020 agreed to amend the zoning ordinance to set guidelines for marijuana dispensaries and various types of cultivation but had not received any requests Many operations have or are said to be ramping up in Lake County. “They’re going to be everywhere,” Weihofen said of the dispensaries. https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20230203/approval-sought-in-lakemoor-for-villages-first-marijuana-dispensary A large police response was sent to a Lakemoor neighborhood Wednesday morning after a suspect shot a woman in the face and fled the scene on the foot A Lakemoor police sergeant was exiting the Lakemoor Police Department around 3 a.m Wednesday when he heard a woman shouting for help The sergeant ran to the woman’s aid and found she was bleeding from the head according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said The sergeant requested an ambulance and provided the woman with aid until paramedics arrived was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries A further investigation revealed the shooting occurred as the woman entered her car after leaving a residence in the 31700 block of Jennifer Lane in Lakemoor a man appeared from the side of the residence and fired several shots at her from a shotgun The woman was able to drive approximately half a mile toward the police department where she was located by the police sergeant A preliminary investigation shows the woman was likely at the residence for a drug transaction Lakemoor Police Officers determined the person who fired the shots fled on foot westbound following the shooting The Lakemoor Police Department requested the assistance of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Fox Lake Police Department to establish a large perimeter in the area A Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine team responded and tracked approximately a half-mile where the track abruptly ended with indications the offender entered a vehicle Covelli said the incident appears to be a targeted shooting and there is no current threat to the community The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is on the scene assisting Lakemoor Police Department detectives A police officer, who was at the center of a viral video in 2018 that captured her struggle with a murder suspect who pulled a gun on her, has filed a federal lawsuit after she was fired from the Lakemoor Police Department. Brianna Tedesco, 31, filed a five-count federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the Village of Lakemoor and Lakemoor Police Chief David Godlewski. The suit alleges the village and police department committed Americans with Disabilities Act violations and Illinois tort violations by engaging in an “ongoing practice of discrimination and retaliation.” Tedesco was hired as a police officer in Lakemoor in June 2017 and terminated in August 2019. Tedesco was on routine patrol around 5 a.m. on July 26, 2018, when she came across an occupied SUV on a narrow gravel road near Four Seasons Boulevard and Sullivan Lake Road. The man inside the car, Kenneth E. Martell, 36, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, was wanted for murder after he tied, robbed, beat and stabbed to death 88-year-old Theodore Garver in his Beaver Township, Pennsylvania home three days prior. Tedesco found Martell lying down inside the vehicle. She asked him for identification and he gave her a fake name. Tedesco then asked Martell for written identification and he pointed a handgun at her head. A struggle ensued and the two began fighting over the gun. Martell pulled the trigger several times as the struggle continued but the gun did not fire. Lakemoor Police Officer Anthony Loiacono, who was the backup officer to Tedesco, arrived at the scene. Loiacono fired one shot, which struck Martell in the head, after he saw the man was armed with a handgun in each of his hands. Martell was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. An autopsy showed that Martell had numerous traces of drugs in his system at the time of his death. Following a lengthy Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request battle involving the Village of Lakemoor and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, the bodycam and dashcam video was released to Lake and McHenry County Scanner and the video went viral. Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Tedesco was praised for her bravery and honored by police departments and law enforcement groups. The lawsuit says Tedesco was placed on administrative leave after the shooting and diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Tedesco felt pressured to return to work after several other officers encouraged her to return because they were forced to work overtime in her absence, the suit said. Tedesco was placed on light duty and eventually returned to full duty but was uncomfortable working the night shift because of the shooting. Fellow officers allegedly told her to “put on her big girl pants” and sometimes failed to respond to her calls for backup, the lawsuit said. The suit alleges Tedesco was eventually terminated from the department after they did not reasonably accommodate her by allowing her to work with a partner or allow her to work the day shift. The federal lawsuit is seeking the court to order the village to reinstate Tedesco to her former position and award her damages. Longtime Lakemoor Mayor Ryan "Todd" Weihofen recently resigned his elected post and changed roles after the exit of two top administrators. Weihofen, elected in 2009, was serving his fourth term as mayor. He's now the full-time village administrator after actions taken Friday evening during a special village board meeting. "It made the most sense," said Weihofen. "Right now, this is what's best for the citizens of Lakemoor. I loved being mayor." Weihofen now has a 3-year contract at about the same $134,000 annual salary former administrator David Alarcon was getting. McIntyre was elected in 2005. He said Weihofen's offer to serve as administrator was unexpected but welcome. "He was much more involved than any of the trustees are," McIntyre said. During his tenure, Weihofen has been hands-on with village officials working to attract development and change a sleepy small town image. "We'll be looking for a replacement" for Alarcon, Weihofen said at the time. "With the staff we have, we don't have to jump." However, Dabrowski abruptly resigned last week. Weihofen declined to provide details of Dabrowski's departure. Dabrowski was a village trustee in 2013 when the new position was created. He had been a development planner for 14 years in Arlington Heights and accepted the position in Lakemoor, which wasn't advertised. He started in August 2013. McIntyre said Dabrowski's resignation caught everyone off guard and that Weihofen's switch to administrator will be a smooth transition and is the best move for the village. During Alarcon and Dabrowski's time in Lakemoor, the village rebranded itself as a pro-business community and a destination for development because of high traffic volume, multiple available sites for large and small-scale development, new housing and demand for retail stores and restaurants. McIntryre said he doesn't anticipate any new initiatives to immediately be introduced but plans to proceed with an audit for general purposes. The goal will be to stay on course as development proceeds. "We'll have an audit and move forward with the development we've got going," he said. The centerpiece of the effort was the landing of Woodman's Food Market as anchor of Lakemoor Commons shopping center at routes 12 and 120. Woodman's opened in September 2019 but was the only open business until Buona debuted last week. Starbucks is scheduled to open today, to be followed by Chipotle on March 29. Several other businesses are in the works at Lakemoor Commons. A committee of the whole meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. today at village hall, 28581 Route 120, includes a closed session to discuss personnel issues. March 24, 2013 at 5:30 am CDTExpandAutoplayImage 1 of 4Paul Gasior, chef and owner of The Longshot Sports Pub, prepares a burger at the Lakemoor restaurant. (Sarah Nader) LAKEMOOR – Paul Gasior loved his commercial property in Lakemoor too much to let it remain vacant. That passion prompted the Johnsburg resident to pour more than $150,000 into the building at 615 W. Route 120 that many may remember as the Longhorn Steak House, and turn it into The Longshot Sports Pub. “This is her swan song,” Gasior said referring to the building. “We wanted to give her one last face-lift before retirement and put our heart and soul back into this business and the community.” An early love for the kitchen started for Glasior when he was 13 years old working as a bus boy. The now 57-year-old worked his way up the kitchen ranks, which eventually led to degrees in culinary arts and hotel and motel management. After a 12-year stint working at the Highland Park Country Club, Gasior purchased the Longhorn Steak House in 1990, offering prime rib, broiled steaks and high-end hamburgers using recipes he mastered during an apprenticeship at the Drake Hotel. The restaurant was renamed Longhorn Steak and Crab Shack in 2000. “A lot more steak houses were opening up in the area at that time but you didn’t see much seafood,” said Gasior, who runs the business with his sister, Claudia Tox. “We did very well for many years.” The two decided to close the restaurant in 2007 to spend more time with their families, but leased the building to tenants who reopened it as the Iron Bull. That lasted until 2009, and the building sat vacant for about eight months until a new tenant signed a lease to open a high-end nightclub in that location. That project fell through, and the building sat vacant for more than two years. “We couldn’t see just letting it fall apart,” Gasior said. “There is a long history at that building, and we wanted to give it one last chance.” The duo agreed on reopening the renovated building as a sports bar geared toward unique menu items at a reasonable price with a family atmosphere. The property now includes a loft dining area above the main floor and outdoor seating overlooking Lily Lake, among other amenities. Highlighting the pub-style menu are the “Torpedo Burgers,” made homemade from 100-percent ground chuck and placed on specialty bakery bread. They can also be topped with liver sausage, guacamole, bacon, jalapeños or horseradish, among other items. A late-night menu, Friday fish fry, homemade potato chips and full slate of appetizers are also offered. “I started at this place when I was 36 years old, and I am as excited now as I was the first day we started,” said Gasior.  “The response has been tremendous thus far.” Plans are in the works for video gaming machines, open mic and comedy nights, and live bands. A unique addition could also come this spring when sand is combined with ping-pong tables for barefoot sand ping-pong. Adding to the business is a family atmosphere that includes Gasior’s three children – 23, 22 and 19 years old – working at the sports bar. His wife and nephew also help out. “We are truly a family-run business geared toward the local community,” Gasior said. “And we believe in supporting small businesses.” What: A restaurant and sports bar geared toward unique menu items with a family atmosphere. Hours: Opens at 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.